A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2381656 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2383042 epoch_slot_no: 7042 block_no: 2381544 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1448 time: 2019-03-29 12:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4148925e6d5badd8ccfb370ea336a4ddd6f161cbed266b71ffb9f46e73d9d449Block Operator
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